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No leather, no work, say Chrysler bosses

17/10/2008

A Chrysler memo sent out to employees has angered animal rights activists. Sent out to workers at the company’s car factory, it states that employees must wear shoes or boots made from “solid leather”. It is thought this was issued in response to claims that workers were putting themselves at risk by wearing canvas and plastic shoes. If workers refuse to comply, the memo states that they will be sent home without pay.

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